The Umbrella Arts Center
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
The Umbrella Arts Center is a non-profit regional arts organization based in Concord, Massachusetts, that operates a multifunctional campus dedicated to the arts. It provides accessible arts education, performances, visual art presentations, public art installations, and community collaborations, aiming to enrich lives and foster an inclusive, creative culture. The center supports a sizable community of artists through studio spaces, gallery venues, makerspaces, specialty studios, and performance facilities, including a 100-seat black box theater and a 344-seat main stage, complemented by summer camps and programs for adults and youth. Serving residents and artists in the Concord area and beyond, it positions itself within the regional arts ecosystem by integrating education, performing and visual arts, and collaborative programming within renovated, state-of-the-art facilities. Recent developments include the Umbrella Stage Company launching a new website to improve access to its arts experiences, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand its online and in-person offerings while maintaining its role as a civic and cultural hub in the Concord Center Cultural District.